Building Pathways, Delivering Futures: A Model For Workforce Empowerment

How Smith Gruppe IEDCs Unlocked $500K In County Funding to Power Tech Education

At the E³ CoE (Center Of Excellence), we don't just talk about closing opportunity gaps - we build the infrastructure, the programs, and the partnerships to do it. In collaboration with Goler Community Development Corporation, a visionary Certified Development Corporation (CDC), Smith Gruppe IEDCs championed a transformative initiative that secured a $500,000 County Grant for Goler CDC to create real, sustainable pathways into high-demand tech careers for underserved communities.

This isn't theory - it's execution.

From Classroom To Career: Employment-First Model

What sets this initiative apart? Smith Gruppe directly hired qualified program graduates into our organization - creating an On-The-Job Training (OJT) pipeline that connected learning and real-world impact. These new professionals joined agile teams, contributing to capstone projects that drive value for our partners, our communities, and our national portfolio.

This is more than workforce development - it's an empowerment ecosystem.

E³ CoE and Smith Gruppe IEDCs: The Force Multipliers

By bridging Education, Economic Development, and Entrepreneurship, Smith Gruppe IEDCs stand as force multipliers that transform community-driven visions into scalable, sustainable outcomes. Our IEDCs don't just deliver connectivity - they deliver capability. They are the infrastructure backbone that makes opportunities tangible and growth achievable.

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Whether you are a county looking to uplift your communities, a workforce board aiming to build capacity, or an employer seeking exceptional talent - the E³ CoE model is your gateway to impact. 

Why This Matters

* Bridging The Digital Divide

* Creating Local Jobs

* Building Tech-Ready Communities

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The E³ CoE Model Delivers Outcomes That Scale